Post by skanights on Jun 9, 2008 15:20:29 GMT
Newsletter1 // June'08
Welcome to the very first Rockers Revolt newsletter. For those of your new to Rockers Revolt, we are the brand new label set up by UK dub collective Pama Intl. Inspired by the great independent labels; Stax, Studio One, Stiff Records and a deep-rooted DIY philosophy. What started out as being the outlet for Pama Intl's own material, has grown into a burgeoning home for the finest soul-fueled reggae, ska, rocksteady, dub & roots artists from the UK and abroad.
This summer see's Pama Intl, The Slackers, The Pietasters, Mungos Hi Fi, Ed Rome, No.1 Station and East Park Reggae Collective all having world-class releases issued, with more fantastic signings to be announced shortly. To show off all our treasure's we are very proud to announce the launch of Rockers Revolt website www.rockersrevolt.com - please stop by and check us out. It's all there for you... monthly podcasts, tours, interviews (this month we've tracked down Lynval Golding), a fantastic A-to-Z series (this month is Dub), gig listings, free downloads and soon to be a hive of activity Rockers Revolt forum.
In addition to the beautiful array of releases and site features, an integral part to the Rockers Revolt website is the Shop. We’ll be stocking some of the finest reggae, roots, ska, dub and more in the world today… Easy Star Rcds, Pressure Sounds, Soul Jazz, Do The Dog, Trojan & many more with some fine collectables & curiosities to boot.
So, Wake the Town...tell your friends, the Reggae Revolution has begun.
One love,
Rockers Revolt
www.rockersrevolt.com
LATEST ROCKERS REVOLT NEWS...
01. Reggae For The People UK tour
Pama Intl, The Slackers, The Pietasters and Mungos Hi Fi will be hitting the road together under the banner of 'Reggae For The People'. The tour kicks off on June 26th at Glastonbury and runs to 5th July in Cambridge, taking in Leicester, Sheffield, Glasgow, Edinburgh, Newcastle, Wolverhampton, Bristol and London. www.rockersrevolt.com/2008/06/09/reggae-for-the-people-uk-tour/
02. Brand New Rockers Revolt Releases
The Pietasters - All Day (RRHIT CD3) BUY HERE
To coincide with 'Reggae For The People' Rockers Revolt will be releasing The Pietasters first album in five years. The Washington DC ska-soul brothers have previously sold over 200,000 albums, toured with Joe Strummer and backed James Brown. The endorsments don't come any higher.
www.rockersrevolt.com/products-page/genre/the-pietasters---all-day/
The Slackers - Self Medication (RRHIT CD4) BUY HERE
To coincide with 'Reggae For The People' Rockers Revolt will be releasing The Slackers 15th studio album. "America's premiere enterpreters of Jamaican music" never fail to set new standards and with 'Self Medication' have somehow managed to top last years excellent 'Boss Harmony Sessions'. The album has already picked up Radio One airplay on Mike Davies' Punk Show, for the last four weeks.
www.rockersrevolt.com/products-page/genre/the-slackers---self-medication/
Pama Intl - Highrise featuring Michie One 12" BUY HERE
Due to public demand, we will also be re-issuing the Pama Intl-Highrise 12" ft. Michie One, the first press of which sold out in the first two weeks.
www.rockersrevolt.com/products-page/genre/pama-intl---highrise-ft-michie-one-12-inch/
03. Coming Soon on Rockers Revolt
Mungos Hi Fi - Sound System Champions (RRHIT CD5)
Out next month the superb old-school-dancehall sounds of Scotland's number 1 sounds system and bona-fide institution, Mungos Hi Fi have been releasing hits since 2001 when their killer tracks Wickedness and Ing featuring Brother Culture first took the world by storm getting heavy plays by Jah Shaka, the late great John Peel, Mr Scruff and Iration Steppas. Their brand new album 'Sound System Champions' features Ranking Joe, Top Cat, Tippa Irie, Kenny Knots and more. To be notified of when this scorcher is in stock sign the mailing list today...
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04. Pama Intl Summer Tour
In addition to the Reggae For The People tour Pama Intl will be touring throughout the summer. As well as Glastonbury, they'll be peforming at The Big Chill, Beautiful Days, Galhampton and Dunstaffnage festivals. For full dates go to www.rockersrevolt.com/2008/05/30/pama-intl-summer-tour-2/
05. Rockers Revolt New Signings
We are delighted to announce that we have signed three of the hottest UK bands; Ed Rome, No.1 Station and East Park Reggae Collective
No.1 Station
www.rockersrevolt.com/2008/05/22/no1-station-available-from-june-onwards/
Ed Rome
www.rockersrevolt.com/2008/05/22/ed-rome-available-from-june/
East Park Reggae Collective
www.rockersrevolt.com/2008/05/21/east-park-reggae-collective/
Stay tuned for news of our next signings, including King Fatty..."The Prince is dead, long live the King!"
06. The Mailing List & Free Downloads...
Sign the Rockers Revolt mailing list and receive an exclusive, previously unreleased Pama Intl track...."One Dub Step" versioned by Manasseh. The original version was included on the Pama Intl-Trojan Sessions album. Now hear the dub for the very first time anywhere! Sign up today...
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07. Even More Free Downloads!
Be sure to check out our downloads page where you'll find a free download from everyone of our releases, past and present!
www.rockersrevolt.com/category/rockers-revolt-downloads/
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